Bruno Fernandes capped a stellar month by being named the Premier League best player for February. Manchester United's new midfield recruit joined for an initial fee of €55 million (Dh226m) in January from Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon and has thrived in the playmaker role, winning over the fans to also be named the club's player of the month. As well as emerging as United's creator-in-chief, Fernandes, 25, has also bagged two goals - against Watford and Everton - and three assists in the league since his debut last month, helping the club beat top four opponents Chelsea and Manchester City in the process. "Since I was a kid it was a dream to play for Man United, and to be there at Old Trafford is the biggest dream of my career," Fernandes said told the Premier League's website. "When you come to a new club you always want to score, and the first goal is special. It doesn't matter how the goal is scored, but important is the goal's worth. I'm happy with my start but from now I need to give more to be better." United are unbeaten since Fernandes' debut in the goalless draw against Wolves on February 1. The Portuguese schemer has given their Champions League qualification hopes a shot in the arm by moving up to fifth in the standings, three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea. However, the Premier League has been suspended until April 4 due to the coronavirus pandemic which has been responsible for an unprecedented shutdown of world sport.
